Any drifters out there?

SurfDog · 04-24-2013, 02:29 PM

now that's a good looking wheel well

VDC_OFF · 04-24-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DriftKr6l

I have started my built yesterday.

-KW Veriant 3 coils
-H&R spacers with replaced longer studs
-SPC camber upper
-Stillen intakes

Next to come:
-Eibach adjustable sway bars
-Z1 brake lines with RBF 600
-Invidia Genesis CBE
-Megan down pipes
-SPC rear camber arms.
-Kaaz 2way SuperQ LSD
-Nismo finned diff cover
-Oil cooler

That should be enough for now

Good list there. Lmk how you like the SPC arms, I was waiting on SPL but I want to have something for the next event. Im wondering how much camber they can get and if they slip. Been having crazy understeer issues.

Just fyi guys, Im working with Mike at NST to get a tie rod adapter made for our cars that will add more angle

DriftKr6l · 04-24-2013, 02:51 PM

NICE! when do you think those adapters will be ready?

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

Good list there. Lmk how you like the SPC arms, I was waiting on SPL but I want to have something for the next event. Im wondering how much camber they can get and if they slip. Been having crazy understeer issues.

Just fyi guys, Im working with Mike at NST to get a tie rod adapter made for our cars that will add more angle

VDC_OFF · 04-24-2013, 02:54 PM

I was supposed to drop off my steering rack with him this weekend since he just got back from Formula D but didnt have time to take it off. I need to call him and ask if hes available still. He wants to try a few different sizes, 10mm~20mm.

clintfocus · 04-24-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

Ive only driven the Quaife, (and OEM) but for my mostly DDing and occasional dirt road drifting around the back woods it is great. It is much more predictable than the OEM VLSD (sport) and does not build up nearly as much heat. I believe it will be much more durable (than OEM) and know it is much more fun.

Bear in mind I'm more of a powerslider and doughnut spinner than a drifter, so I would look for more experienced drivers for advice if you are going for a "track drifting" upgrade.

I chose Quaife over locking clutch type LSD. (I think NISMO makes one BTW) due to this being mostly a DD and the clutch diffs are a bit unpleasant for DD. I understand there are "clunking noises etc and jerky around parking lots etc. Also I understand that the clutch plates inside 2 way diffs eventually wear down and require maintenance and go through diff fluid much more quickly due to heat buildup as they are friction operated.

overall I think they (clutch-plate style adjustable 1.5 and 2 way diffs) are better for "serious" drifters (which I am not) but the tradeoff is more maintenance and harsh DD.

Good luck with your choice. I recommend hitting up some drift events and talking to the guys before you decide. If that's not possibly bolt in something fun and decide for yourself! your real expense is going to be tires, you will hardly notice the money you spend maintaining your diff lol

Quaife LSDs are used in a lot of rally cars, so I know they are build for speed, but you would have to ask a real racer for a better understanding of the nitty gritty pros and cons.

Clutch type LSDs are better for rally btw. Also with a proper clutch type diff tune and fluid choice, a clutch type LSD can be fine for street and very smooth, OR just buy a OS giken which is one of the smoothest operating clutch diffs on the market

Shamu · 04-24-2013, 09:51 PM

When I drift the OS Giken LSD is perfect. I can hold tail out no issue and it tucks back in when I let off go pedal very smoothly.

SurfDog · 04-24-2013, 11:28 PM

Anybody else but me on a Quaife?

dP3NGU1N · 04-24-2013, 11:29 PM

Nah, I went with OSgiken. Still waiting on some parts to install it...

clintfocus · 04-25-2013, 03:06 AM

like i posted earlier, Im on a Cusco Type RS with custom settings

im pretty sure jason (eventhorizon) is on a quaife

teknolust72 · 05-08-2013, 12:38 PM

I'm somewhat of an outsider here since I'm drifting on a 2008 G35 Sedan, but as the Z34 suspension is identical to it, I'm hoping to get some insight on other peoples' setups.

I'm on a 1.5 OS Giken LSD, but I'm suffering from lack of steering angle at the moment. @VDC_OFF - I'm also interested in a set of tie rod spacers. I will be collaborating with Powered By Max in San Diego,CA to figure out an LCA solution, as well as roll center correction.

Allstock · 01-18-2014, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by teknolust72

I'm somewhat of an outsider here since I'm drifting on a 2008 G35 Sedan, but as the Z34 suspension is identical to it, I'm hoping to get some insight on other peoples' setups.

I'm on a 1.5 OS Giken LSD, but I'm suffering from lack of steering angle at the moment. @VDC_OFF - I'm also interested in a set of tie rod spacers. I will be collaborating with Powered By Max in San Diego,CA to figure out an LCA solution, as well as roll center correction.

Any update on aftermarket tie rods?

datz34 · 09-20-2017, 09:35 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTkRewDQ8ig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTkRewDQ8ig

austinroberts · 05-15-2018, 08:42 PM

Might start a new thread but wanted to see if anyone here is the go to drift guy, or if anyone wanted to share their current set up.

04-24-2013, 02:29 PM	#31 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	now that's a good looking wheel well DriftKr6l likes this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

04-24-2013, 02:54 PM	#34 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	I was supposed to drop off my steering rack with him this weekend since he just got back from Formula D but didnt have time to take it off. I need to call him and ask if hes available still. He wants to try a few different sizes, 10mm~20mm. DriftKr6l likes this. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

04-24-2013, 09:51 PM	#36 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	When I drift the OS Giken LSD is perfect. I can hold tail out no issue and it tucks back in when I let off go pedal very smoothly. __________________ Grant

04-24-2013, 11:28 PM	#37 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	Anybody else but me on a Quaife? __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

04-24-2013, 11:29 PM	#38 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	Nah, I went with OSgiken. Still waiting on some parts to install it... __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser

04-25-2013, 03:06 AM	#39 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 38 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	like i posted earlier, Im on a Cusco Type RS with custom settings im pretty sure jason (eventhorizon) is on a quaife

05-08-2013, 12:38 PM	#40 (permalink)
teknolust72 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 68 Drives: G37 Sedan Rep Power: 12	I'm somewhat of an outsider here since I'm drifting on a 2008 G35 Sedan, but as the Z34 suspension is identical to it, I'm hoping to get some insight on other peoples' setups. I'm on a 1.5 OS Giken LSD, but I'm suffering from lack of steering angle at the moment. @VDC_OFF - I'm also interested in a set of tie rod spacers. I will be collaborating with Powered By Max in San Diego,CA to figure out an LCA solution, as well as roll center correction.

09-20-2017, 09:35 PM	#42 (permalink)
datz34 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: orlando Posts: 7 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 9	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTkRewDQ8ig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTkRewDQ8ig

05-15-2018, 08:42 PM	#43 (permalink)
austinroberts Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370 Nismo Rep Power: 6	Might start a new thread but wanted to see if anyone here is the go to drift guy, or if anyone wanted to share their current set up.

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